BREAKING: Chris Cornell Dead at 52

by Ken West

This is making my hands shake as I type it.

Chris Cornell, one of the most talented voices in rock, has died at 52, according to his spokesperson. The lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave died Wednesday night in Detroit. A statement released by his spokesperson Brian Bumbery said the death was “sudden and unexpected” and that the singer’s family would be “working closely with the medical examiner to determine the cause.” More details are here.

We are so sad and shocked and will update this story as more develops. And of course, we will celebrate the music left us. Rest in Peace, Chris.

We saw Chris at the Hanover Theater in Worcester last June and he was SO Awesome. These photos make us smile, but make our hearts hurt as we realize who we've lost.